📚 Part 1: Understanding Paragraphs

1. What is a paragraph?

One sentence about anything

A group of sentences about one main idea

A list of facts

2. Which sentence is the best topic sentence for a paragraph about koalas?

Koalas sleep a lot during the day.

Koalas are unique Australian animals.

They eat eucalyptus leaves.

3. Read this paragraph and underline the topic sentence:

Kangaroos are amazing Australian animals. They can hop up to 60 kilometres per hour. Baby kangaroos live in their mother's pouch. Kangaroos use their strong tail for balance when hopping.

4. Which linking words can help connect sentences in a paragraph? (Tick all that apply)

and

because

but

purple

✏️ Part 2: Planning Your Animal Paragraph

5. Choose an animal to write about: ________________________

6. Write your topic sentence (remember to name your animal and the main idea):

7. List three facts about your animal that support your topic sentence:

Fact 1: _________________________________________________

Fact 2: _________________________________________________

Fact 3: _________________________________________________

🐾 Part 3: Write Your Animal Paragraph

8. Now write your complete paragraph about your chosen animal. Start with your topic sentence, then add your supporting sentences. Try to use linking words like 'and', 'because', or 'but' to connect your ideas.

9. Read your paragraph again. Check that you have:

A clear topic sentence

At least 3 supporting sentences

Capital letters and full stops

Linking words to connect ideas